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10 Days in Los Angeles: A Journey of Adventure and Glamour

Telmo Arroita

Telmo Arroita

7 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 10-day adventure in the glamorous city of Los Angeles. Explore iconic landmarks like the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign, indulge in delicious waffles and mouthwatering cuisine, and soak up the sun on beautiful beaches. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Los Angeles

Day 1
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$16

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$ 12

Birdies
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
15 - 18 min

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California African American Museum
Center presents art, culture & history exhibits with a focus on California, plus live events.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
45 - 54 min

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Hollywood Walk of Fame
Famous Hollywood sidewalk area emblazoned with stars & celebrity names since 1960.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Hollywood Sign
Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
+

$68

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$ 8

Waffles
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
9 - 11 min

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Universal Studio Tour
Long-running tram tour at Universal Studios Hollywood exploring movie & TV-show backlots.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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TCL Chinese Theatre
This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$38
Day 3
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$14

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$ 4

Met Her at a Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
12 - 17 min

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Craft Contemporary
A selection of handcrafted items plus interactive programs allowing viewers to create their own art.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Ovation Hollywood
Landmark district boasts The Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, designer shops, nightlife & restaurants.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 4
+

$62

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$ 12

Cafe Vida
Over the past years, interest in nutrition and a healthy lifestyle has moved from the fringes of cultural life, squarely into the mainstream. This interest has been spurred most intensely by the rising awareness of health problems and concerns...
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
9 - 11 min

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Will Rogers State Beach
Public beach featuring an on-site restaurant, volleyball courts, showers & a bike trail.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
32 - 39 min

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Museum of Tolerance
Films & other educational exhibits on the Holocaust & ways to confront modern-day discrimination.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$38
53 - 64 min

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Echo Park Lake
Historic reservoir surrounded by a quaint park offering boat rentals, picnic tables & walking paths.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
+

$20

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$ 8

Good Stuff
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
7 - 9 min

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Dockweiler Beach
Bustling public beach offering a hang gliding training park, bonfires & views of departing aircraft.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Manhattan Beach Pier
This restored 928-ft. concrete pier is the oldest on the West Coast & features a cafe & an aquarium.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 6
+

$72

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$ 8

The Breakfast Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
10 - 12 min

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The Queen Mary
Ornate lodging on a 1936 ocean liner, offering art deco decor, fine dining & a spa.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$50
101 - 122 min

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Santa Monica State Beach
Maintained by the city, this beach is fringed by a range of businesses & offers many activities.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 7
+

$18

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$ 8

The Original Philippe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
6 - 8 min

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Los Angeles State Historic Park
32 acres of open space with walkways & architectural features, plus Downtown views.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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Rose Bowl Stadium
Arena home to a storied annual college-football championship game & a notable monthly flea market.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 8
+

$30

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$ 4

The Trails
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
20 - 24 min

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Griffith Park
Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & the L.A. Zoo.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 9
+

$242

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$ 4

SweetSalt Food Shop
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
13 - 16 min

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Universal Studios Hollywood
Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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$218
Day 10
+

$26

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$ 8

Cafe Topanga
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
35 - 42 min

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Topanga State Park
This 13,150-acre wilderness area features hiking trails winding through nearby canyons & mountains.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Santa Monica Pier
Storied seaside destination showcasing a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $643 In total

Activities & Food:$567
Transport:$76